Homer, AK – Lands End

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Posted by whalerho | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 14-08-2009

We had a beautiful day for our drive down the Kenai peninsula.  After rounding the “Turnagain Arm”, we headed into the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.  We had some great views across Cook Inlet and the Redoubt Volcano which is still active and spewing out steam.

After arriving in Homer ( the furthest point on the western Kenai), we finally saw the Homer Spit which was nothing more than a strip of sand heading into the Kachemak Bay.  We decided to camp at the the end of the Spit overlooking the Cook Inlet.

The next day, Ken surprised Andrew with a Halibut fishing trip aboard a six-pack charter boat called the Sorceress.  Captain Peter was our guide and took us out 40+ miles in search of big flatties.  Fishing was good with everyone catching their limits and even a couple of Silver Salmon  and one big Ling Cod.  There were also grey whales and puffins all around the boat.

Fishing was great but it was also felt good to be back on dry land from those lumpy seas.  After taking a few pictures of the catch, we had them filleted and off to packing so that we can enjoy them for weeks (and weeks) to come.

The next day was dedicated as “Girl’s Day” and was spent driving all over wet Homer for something enjoyable for Nikki and Poohnut.  In the end, it was a big cookie and icevcream that made the day.  We also toured the Homer visitor center where they had a great display and history of  (what else?) FISHING!

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